Senior Accountant

Norfolk, VA. Posted 14 days ago

The role

You will combine general ledger accounting and month-end close responsibilities with financial planning and analysis. You will partner with accounting teams, business managers, and operational leaders to ensure accurate financial results and provide data insights.

What you will do

Prepare and process month-end journal entries and record entries in the general ledger.
Perform and support account reconciliations reviews of complex general ledger accounts.
Contribute to the monthly close including income statement and quarterly balance sheet analysis.
Respond to business-unit questions on general accounting and financial systems.
Maintain accurate, well-documented accounting procedures and internal controls.
Support the development and refresh of budgets and forecasts.
Assemble and summarize financial information for management.
Develop reports, presentations, analyses, and recommendations.
Partner with business leaders to understand goals and financial drivers.
Demonstrate support for journalistic independence and the company mission.

Required qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance

Nice to have

Active CPA license
MBA
MS in Finance/Accounting
Experience with media, subscription-based businesses, or digital transformation environments
Proficiency with enterprise ERP systems (e.g., Workday, SAP, Oracle)
Advanced financial modeling tools

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
Company-matching 401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs

Before you apply

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About the company

The mission of The New York Times is to seek the truth and help people understand the world through independent journalism.